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We are getting somewhere. The final steps are wiring up the winch and installing the bumper skid plate. Wiring the winch can be a bit of a challenge since there is little room. We found removing the air box made accessing a nice path for the wires easier. The winch should be wired direct to …
With the bumper removed some modifications need to be made to the bumper to allow the winch to pass through the front. Remove the torx bolts to remove the top plate in the bumper. Once the bolts are removed use the supplied nuts to replace the bolts. At this point these bolts are for appearance …
As with all of the Jeeps that have passed through the jeepfan.com stable a winch is one of the earlier installations. We’ve grown to really like the Warn VR series winches. The compact design and affordability make it a perfect addition to your Jeep. The jeepfan.com 2018 JL Wrangler is equipped with the factory steel …
At some point a Jeeper decides to install a new gadget or modify an electrical component. Often these electrical items are a CB radio, auxillary lights, or a piece of audio equipment..the list goes on. So many times we see poor wiring techniques it’s amazing there isn’t more failures and fires. In this section we …
Up to now we have never been a fan of steps on the side of a Jeep. Primarily because they hang down and can become caught on an obstacle. Possibly damaging the steps or the Jeep. A stout set of rocker guards have always been the preference. But… The JL is an evolution in the …
Since we’ve added the ARB Lockers to the jeepfan.com 2004 TJ Unlimited it’s time to actually get the lockers operational by installing an ARB Air Compressor along with its air lines. There are several compressor options but a simple, reliable and inexpensive option is installing ARB CKMA12 compressor. It’s small and can be installed under …
With all of the brackets installed tighten the bolts and proceed to the installation of the tire carrier. It’s likely that it will be necessary to reroute some of the wiring within the carrier to allow the carrier to be installed higher. Removing the cover from the tail light assembly allows access to the wire. …
With the carrier out of the way use the supplied cardboard block to support the hinge side of the tailgate while the hinge bolts are removed. Remove the rubber tire bumpers. Remove the four hinge bolts. Be careful to keep the tailgate closed and aligned. According to the instructions the new hinge bolts are placed …
Many Jeepers will throw a larger spare on their JL and ignore what that extra weight will do the the tailgate and its hinges over time. The added weight and perhaps more significant, increased leverage will cause stress and possible damage. Some, will remove the spare from the tailgate and add an aftermarket bumper/tire carrier …
Continuing from page 1, we are flushing the cooling system in the jeepfan.com 2004 TJ Unlimited. In addition we are replacing the radiator cap and thermostat. Thermostat Installation Remove the upper radiator hose and the end of the heater hose that connects to the thermostat housing. Unplug the temperature sensor. Remove the 2 bolts on …
